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Wednesday 27, July 2016 | Helping your business is our business
Feathers takes flight
Cover Interview
Khalid Basaeed, CEO, Feathers UAE,
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Chalk talk with John Martin St. Valery
The Founding Partner of the Links Group, Best Small Business winner at the Business Vision Awards, talks about being a ‘bobby’ on the beat,…
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In the zone
Saad Maniar, Managing Partner, Crowe Horwath UAE, Neil Petch, Chairman, Virtugroup, Murtaza Khan, Partner, Fragomen look at what business owners need…
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Sourcing suppliers
Farah Hindiyeh and Ghida Idriss, co-founders of events platform, SILLISS discuss creating a new concept to streamline the industry.
Latest stories
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DIFC courts enforce United States judgment for the first timeby Peter Smith - p.smith@tamimi.com - Dubai, UAEPeter Smith examines the recent, groundbreaking judgement of Justice Sir Richard Field…
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The week ahead: Draghi’s turn to drag the euro?Last week the greenback was the biggest loser among all major currencies, according to Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM.
The…
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Count your penniesSME owners need to review their business costs regularly to ensure they do not escalate unnecessarily.
Small business owners are generally…
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Interns–diamonds in the roughHiring interns versus employees can be a viable financial option for SMEs while a start-up, in turn, can offer valuable work experience and training.
It…
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Oman, oil, and its outlookAs Oman moves away from relying on oil revenues, the Government is looking towards the private sector and foreign investment, writes Marcus Turner-Jones.
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Divided Fed keeps markets directionless; oil recovers slightlyMinutes from the Federal Reserve’s meeting on 13-14 June showed that monetary policy members were split over the timing of shrinking the balance sheet.…
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IFC Invests in leading Palestinian VC fund to support start-ups and drive growthIFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will invest $1 million in Ibtikar Fund, a leading Palestinian venture capital fund with a focus on accelerator-based investments…
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BIS experts go on record: Has global economic sentiment swung too far?On-the-record remarks by Claudio Borio, Head of the Monetary and Economic Department, 21 June 2017 on the latest BIS Annual Report 2017As last year's Annual Report went to print, gloom prevailed, in…
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Extraterritorial application of US labour laws in the UAEThis article, by Gordon Barr and Natalie Jones, considers the extraterritorial application of US employment laws in the UAE.
It is well understood that UAE…
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Oil seeks support in mid-40s, hawks spook goldBroad-based weakness saw the Bloomberg Commodity Index challenge the lower end of the range that has persisted for the past 14 months, writes Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy…
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Building intimacy with shoppers both online and in storesRetail brands are trying to become more than just shops that we visit, instead, they are becoming an ethos that we buy into, or a trusted friend that we can turn…
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Top five things recruiters notice on your LinkedIn profileJustin McGuire, CEO, MCG Group, a digital and creative recruitment agency shares a few insights into what recruiters look for in a LinkedIn profile and what candidates…
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The evolution of social infrastructure in the Middle EastSteven Velegrinis, Director of Cities and Sites at global architecture firm, Perkins+Will, talks about the changing face of social infrastructure across…
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The inside jobSergey Ozhegov of SearchInform discusses how employees of any size business may cause more damage than hackers.
For some workers, an employer's business can…
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Avoid pitfalls when renewing UAE health insuranceMost people tend to recommit to their old insurer without considering their needs, how their current plan has benefited them, and whether it’s sensible to check if the grass…
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Engaging employeesEducation in the workplace can boost employee engagement and business results, according to Hanny Alshazly, Regional Director, MEA, D2L.
The quest for…
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France 'En Marche' but will the markets?More disruptive characters take to the political stage, according to Gary Dugan, CIO, Emirates NBD.
Emmanuel Macron’s…
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Beauty by botanyRahul Agarwal left his career as an accountant to enter the personal care industry with a reasonably priced product, despite warnings of stiff competition from…
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Upskill rather than downsize in a challenging economic climateIn today’s challenging global economic climate, businesses around the world, and here in the UAE, are having to make some tough decisions, where downsizing…
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How to boost sales during low periodsWith Ramadan and summer approaching and a seasonal commercial lull expected for many organisations, Spencer Lodge, founder of makeithappen, explains how organisations…
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UK economy to face uncertainty for at least two yearsThe cloud of uncertainty hanging over the British economy will not lift until March 2019 at the earliest, according to Linda Yueh, Adjunct Professor of Economics at…
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The value of educationDespite the business landscape allowing young entrepreneurs to pursue their ideas and passions with little-to-no higher education, ICON Founder, Salma Sakhnini…
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Pay people properlyAs companies try to manage their budgets in the current economic climate, underpaying their staff could cost them in the long run.
In a survey conducted…
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How Ramadan will affect business operations in the kingdom of Saudi ArabiaA recent statement by Saudi Arabian business support service provider, Proven SA, laid out the do’s and don’ts of working in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan.
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Time for a holiday!With the rapidly growing travel sector in the Middle East, HolidayME was developed to allow customers to create tailor-made holiday packages at competitive rates.
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The customer is always rightIn an increasingly competitive business environment, SME owners have to focus on customer retention if they want to see their businesses survive .
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Setting up the boardSetting up a board of directors allows SMEs to put formal structures of corporate governance in place while having access to expert advice.
A start-up…
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Three steps to start building your personal brandIn the age of the influencer, organisations are now represented not just through advertising and promotions, but through each of the personalities they employ, according to Shamim Kassibawi,…
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The positive impact of cultural events on the art economyAs the UAE’s private and public sector seek innovative ways in which to engage with the art industry to enrich and strengthen communities, it is vital to assess the impact…
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Spotlight on SaudiAs Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 looks to wean the Kingdom off its dependence on hydrocarbons, the focus is now on developing the private sector.
The International…
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Let it go!Warsha Joshi at Platinum VA explores the reasons why owners struggle to delegate and how to overcome that fear.
Delegation…
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Five tips to survive and thriveShamim Kassibawi, Managing Director of Spread Communications, and MENA CEO of The SMC Group, offers tips on how entrepreneurs can make the most of the ups…
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Europe mispricedThe greatest trades are those that take advantage of mispriced assets and illiquidity. As we head into 2017’s second quarter, it increasingly appears as if the European instability narrative…
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Five lessons for leaders in turbulent timesLondon Business School’s Adjunct Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Dominic Houlder and Executive Fellow of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Nandu Nandkishore…
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Seven finance predictions for 2017If 2016 has taught us anything, it’s that making predictions is an inexact science, according to Steve Cox, Vice President, Oracle ERP and EPM Cloud Go-to-Market.
There is much that has…
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Out with the oldSteve Currie, Taskgate advises companies holding fast to outdated employment models not to ignore the rising trend of flexible working conditions.
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Commodities lower as funds scale outThe Opec/non-Opec summit in Kuwait will doubtlessly see officials attempting some verbal intervention, but crude's fundamentals remain challenging, according to
Tips to avoid penalty headaches on Dubai's mandatory health coverageAn unintended consequence of mandatory health insurance has been the commoditization of health plans, according to Tarek Bayaa, Chief Commercial Officer at Bayzat.
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From bricks to clicks: ecommerce survival guideGoogle reveals E-commerce success mantra at Retail Leaders Circle MENA.
MENA has a population of over 300 million and is one of the most digitally advanced…
IMF: OPEC’s rebalancing actIn November 2014, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided to maintain output despite a perceived global glut of oil. The result was a steep decline in price.
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Leading with visionThere have been a number of research studies that show that most people do not work to their full potential, and a leader has to push develop and enhance potential by creating conditions where all…
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Five benefits social media influencers bring to SMEsThere is a common misconception that to market your brand you need to have a big budget, according to Maurice Hamilton, Global CEO at The SMC Group.
Gone are those days when…
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FXTM analysis–Greenback higher, but no incentives for big movesAfter a muted trading session on Monday due to the US holiday, writes Hussein Sayed, Chief Market Strategist at FXTM, the dollar is finally showing signs of strength in early Asian trade as investors…
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The pros and cons of debt financingIn the early stages of development, firms need cash to sustain and/or build their business and the financing your company needs depends on the requirements you have, according…
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FXTM Analysis–dollar Index looks at risk to falling back below 100The weakness in the Dollar is providing the platform for strength across the majority of its major trading partners with the Euro, Japanese Yen, British Pound and Swiss Franc,…
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Technology: does it hinder or help creativity?Alexander Rauser, Chief Executive Officer, Prototype considers one of the most commonly asked questions–has technology affected our creativity?
Personalisation enginesSMEs can use the technology of personalisation engines to leverage their business, according to Profusion’s Guy Marson.
Driving around the…
Customise my cribDala Farouki Kakos created MISK Nursery in order to offer mothers-to-be beautiful furniture that can become family heirlooms.
MISK Nursery, an online store supplying…
Inspiration is everywhereSara Al Madani has rebuilt her brand from scratch, become the youngest board member of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is working towards helping start-ups avoid…
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